The road to better beer The birth of South Dakota’s first craft beer bar

In 2003 Jerry Hauck leased the 1920 brick building at 420 East Eighth Street to provide a workshop and display area for his custom organic furniture business. Jerry was a well-respected local artist/craftsman, having spent 20 years designing and building free form and organic furniture. The building housed Jerry’s studio and workshop as well as his Craftsman Creek Gallery that featured the work of his and many area artists.

In 2007, Jerry decided to create something completely new in his building and in the state of South Dakota. Having lived in Portland during the late 80s he saw the beginnings of the craft brewing revolution and felt Sioux Falls was ready to experience “better beer.” While he had owned a bar in Aberdeen the 1970's and swore he would never open another, the concept of a craft beer bar was just to hard to resist.

From this insight, Monks House of Ale Repute was born. Working with beer distributors and discovering small breweries ensured Monks was always stocked with the finest, rarest and most interesting beers to be found.

One type of beer that truly impressed Jerry was the Belgian beers, which became his inspiration for naming his new craft beer bar Monks House of Ale Repute.

Jerry was right, South Dakotans and Midwesterners were ready for better beer and Monks quickly expanded to include a deck, patio, and private party room.

Today, Monks House of Ale Repute is the destination for beer lovers and known for their major beer event gatherings.

Monks House of Ale Repute timeline

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2007Monks House of Ale Repute opens

Beer lovers rejoice!

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2009The first BEERVANA is held

Beer lovers rejoice!

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2012The first BRRRVANA is held

Beer lovers rejoice!

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2012Gandy Dancer Brew Works opens

Beer lovers rejoice!

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2016Gandy Dancer Rated top brewery in South Dakota

Beer lovers rejoice!

Cheers to craft beers!

Our taps always feature new and exciting flavors and styles of beer from around the world. Be sure to visit often, because many of the kegs we tap are often only available in small quantities or for a limited time.